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The home of film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain who, for the best part of a decade, have parlayed their shared, lifelong obsession with horror, B-movies, and direct-to-video shenanigans into a writing career.

Tag: 2004

The Demeter’s Final Frontier: Dracula 3000 (2004)

Yes it’s dreck — but Matty reckons that Darrell Roodt’s sci-shocker still isn’t as bad as some would have you believe.… Read More The Demeter’s Final Frontier: Dracula 3000 (2004)

August 22, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blast (2004): Boom and Bust

Matty examines Anthony Hickox’s zestless and disappointing action flick. … Read More Blast (2004): Boom and Bust

July 11, 2022November 1, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Ravages of Time: Suspect Zero (2004)

Matty investigates a passable serial killer thriller with a long, troubled making. … Read More The Ravages of Time: Suspect Zero (2004)

June 5, 2022June 4, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness (2004) — Swoopin’ In

Matty tips his hat to a superlative SyFy flick from the mighty Jim Wynorski. … Read More Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness (2004) — Swoopin’ In

November 24, 2021August 11, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Schlock & Awedio: Ring of Darkness (2004)

In the first of a new feature, Matty and Dave chat David DeCoteau’s zombie boyband flick. … Read More Schlock & Awedio: Ring of Darkness (2004)

January 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

You’ll Never Stalk Alone: Digital Reaper (2004)

Dave takes the short trip across the Mersey to cast his eye over a grisly U.K.-U.S. co-production. … Read More You’ll Never Stalk Alone: Digital Reaper (2004)

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Road Games: In Praise of Highwaymen (2004)

Buckle up — Matty goes for a spin with Robert Harmon’s criminally neglected killer thriller. … Read More Road Games: In Praise of Highwaymen (2004)

September 27, 2020December 8, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Ghost in the Shell: The Mummy an’ the Armadillo (2004)

Dave turns his attention to a slow-burning masterpiece from the versatile J.S. Cardone.… Read More Ghost in the Shell: The Mummy an’ the Armadillo (2004)

September 15, 2020February 13, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Jim Wynorski’s Underdog: The Thing Below (2004) Triumphant

Saddled with dodgy CGI but never sunk, Matty dives into the Chopping Mall wizard’s charismatic monster movie. … Read More Jim Wynorski’s Underdog: The Thing Below (2004) Triumphant

April 18, 2020July 20, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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